Role of ketogenic diet in autism

Ketogenic diet is reputed to be “neuro-protective” against brain dysfunction and is popular for use against epilepsy. At the same time, it is being touted for a variety of nervous system disorders like brain trauma, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's and even cancer.

Interpret the results with caution since this is not a randomized controlled trial.

Ketogenic diet has potential for harm if not undertaken under physician guidance.

Kids with autism are picky eaters and do not easily adapt to altered dietary and other life-style patterns. As such, compliance can be problem.

Study was carried out in Crete, the largest of Greek islands, where prevalence of autism is high and because of smaller genetic pool may have higher genetic component in the pathogenesis. As such, results may or may not be applicable to racially/genetically diverse societies

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Postings are for general information and not intended for advice or use for self-diagnosis or treatment. I am a gastroenterologist and nutritionist, not your physician or autism specialist. Always read everything on internet with a grain of salt and consult your physician.